Maintenance Tips for Electric & Hybrid Vehicles
Two things immediately spring to mind when discussing the benefits of driving an electric or hybrid vehicle — zero or less emissions to help protect the Earth and fewer or zero stops at the pump to help you save money. But, there is another reason to go green behind the wheel — basic maintenance of a fully electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid vehicle is less complicated compared to maintenance for a gas-powered model.
The maintenance-free lifestyle of driving an EV can last for years, too. Your EV’s battery should hold a charge for 10 or more years before it needs to be replaced.
Schedule a service appointment for your Toyota EV or hybrid at Jordan Toyota in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Hybrid and PHEVs
Hybrid and PHEVs pull power from a gas motor and an electric motor. However, how each hybrid or PHEV uses the components, as well as how the components work together are unique to the model. The only maintenance you should have to worry about is the gas-powered component as hybrid and PHEVs typically don’t need special care.Fully electric vehicles
In a fully electric vehicle, there is not a gas- or combustion-powered component. An EV operates only on electric charges. An electric motor is less complex than a combustion engine since it only uses a handful of parts compared to the hundreds working together to keep a combustion engine running. More components equal more opportunities and reasons for failure. Even if an electric motor fails, you will have a quicker route to determine the reason. As long as the battery charge and regenerative braking components of your EV are working as they should, there is no need to add EV maintenance to your chore list. Of course, if these systems are faulty or you are concerned about the EV’s performance, it’s best to schedule an appointment at Jordan Toyota. Our trained service technicians will diagnose the issue and have you back on road as soon as possible.The maintenance-free lifestyle of driving an EV can last for years, too. Your EV’s battery should hold a charge for 10 or more years before it needs to be replaced.
Schedule a service appointment for your Toyota EV or hybrid at Jordan Toyota in Mishawaka, Indiana.